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CVE-2026-17514

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.3 EPSS 0.14% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-27 · Last synced 2026-08-26

CyberRota Analysis

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The ZJONSSON node-unzipper library versions up to 0.12.3 are vulnerable to a path traversal issue in the Extract function of lib/extract.js, allowing an attacker with local access to manipulate file extraction paths. This vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, and while it currently has a medium severity rating, it poses a risk of unauthorized file access. Developers and system administrators using this library should prioritize patching or upgrading to mitigate potential exploitation.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2026-17514
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.3
EPSS
0.14%

Original NVD Description

A vulnerability was determined in ZJONSSON node-unzipper up to 0.12.3. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Extract of the file lib/extract.js. This manipulation causes path traversal. The attack requires local access. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.